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10/16/2025

Medicare open enrollment period starts now in Pa., important dates to know

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period opened on Wednesday, Oct. 15 and this period can be used to add or change existing benefits for 2026. The Pennsylvania Department of…

10/15/2025

Congratulations to ½ of the Delco Duo, Monica Cryan, on 7 amazing years at PHL17! Your energy, heart, and hometown pride light up every broadcast. Here’s to many more! 💫📺

10/15/2025

Police and firefighters investigating incident in Holmesburg

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Police and firefighters are investigating an incident in Northeast Philadelphia. Crews were called out to an incident at a home along Shelmire Avenue near Torresdale Ave…

10/14/2025

'We've really got an arms race now': Redistricting battle heats up in several states

While Congress is deadlocked over government funding, some states are moving forward with efforts to redraw congressional lines.

10/14/2025

How Shapiro wants to reshape the region’s power grid operator as prices rise

Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania…

10/14/2025

Governor Josh Shapiro reacts to attempted murder, arsonist suspect pleading guilty

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside First Lady Lori Shapiro, made a statement on Tuesday after the suspect in the arson attack on the Governor’s Reside…

10/14/2025

How much is this Barbie doll worth? Dr. Lori appraises

You sent photos and celebrity antique appraiser Dr. Lori studied them. See how much this bowl, candle holder, and Barbie doll are worth. Are they over or under $50? Send us your photos on our …

10/14/2025

Penn State approves deal to save WPSU, transfer assets to Philly-based organization

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — A new deal to help save Penn State’s public radio and television station has been approved following a Board of Trustees vote Monday. According to the trustees, …

10/14/2025

Bring your candle dreams to life with Cork & Candles

Embrace your creativity at experiential candle bar Cork & Candles! Co-owner David Straub cooked up the candle of the month in the PHL17 kitchen. For more information about Cork & Candles or…

10/14/2025

Red Rum Theater hosting Hocus Pocus Speakeasy

The Hocus Pocus speakeasy is a pop-up bar all month long. PHL17’s Tessa Peloso stopped by this morning. For more information, visit

10/14/2025

Game Day Swaps from a Registered Dietitian

Julie Palumbo, NBC-HWC, founder and CEO of Best Whole Self, joins Rachel and Abby in the kitchen with some game day fuel that’ll make you feel good. Follow Julie on Instagram for more tips.

10/14/2025

VIDEO: Arsonist attacks Governor's Residence in Harrisburg

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Surveillance video at the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence captured the moments Cody Balmer broke the window and threw Molotov cocktails inside while Govern…